Description
Job Overview
Bob's Discount Furniture is seeking a strategic and collaborative Senior Manager of Indirect Procurement to lead sourcing initiatives across the organization. In this role, you will partner with leaders across IT, Marketing, Facilities, Finance, Legal, and other corporate functions to optimize indirect spend, negotiate favorable supplier agreements, and deliver measurable business value.
Success in this position comes from your ability to influence stakeholders, build strong supplier partnerships, manage complex sourcing initiatives, and identify opportunities to improve quality, reduce costs, and mitigate risk. This role also provides leadership to one Procurement team member responsible for supporting procurement programs.
What You'll Bring to Bob's
At Bob's Discount Furniture, we value the unique skills and experiences every candidate brings. Whether your procurement experience comes from retail, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, or another industry, we're looking for someone who enjoys solving business challenges through strategic sourcing, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Key Skills for Success
Core Competencies & Expertise
- Strategic sourcing and category management
- Supplier relationship management and vendor negotiations
- Request for Proposal (RFP) development and execution
- Contract review and negotiation
- Spend analysis and cost optimization
- Financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
- Cross-functional partnership and stakeholder management
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Procurement process improvement and governance
- Project management and prioritization
- Data analysis and reporting using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience utilizing contract management systems such as Evisort or similar platforms
Preferred Competencies & Skills
- Ability to influence without direct authority across multiple business functions
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Excellent negotiation and decision-making skills
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and opportunities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Leadership, coaching, and team development experience
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution
Who We Are
At Bob's, we have fun, we love what we do, and we're growing fast! As one of the nation's leading omni-channel furniture retailers, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and skills help drive our continued success.
How We Will Support Your Success
We know you have many choices when it comes to your career. At Bob's, we invest in your growth, well-being, and long-term success.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, and your birthday
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with generous company match
- Employer-paid Life Insurance with optional supplemental coverage
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Employee discount beginning on your first day
- Additional employee discount programs
- And so much more!
Our Culture & Core Values
Our values—Honesty, Integrity, Transparency, Community, Safety, Diversity, Accountability, and Fun—guide every decision we make. We believe in empowering our associates, encouraging collaboration, and recognizing great work.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Demonstrated experience leading strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives
- Experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing complex vendor relationships
- Strong financial and analytical skills with experience evaluating spend and identifying savings opportunities
- Experience partnering effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
- Knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, and sourcing methodologies
- Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
Physical Demands
- Ability to work in a standard office environment.
- Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working on a computer.
- Occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Diversity is a Core Value at Bob's
At Bob's Discount Furniture, we want you to feel at home. Whether you're shopping with us or part of the Bob's team, you'll be valued, appreciated, and free to be yourself.
We are committed to creating a workplace as diverse as the communities we serve. Bob's Discount Furniture is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Expected Base Pay Not Including Potential Commissions, Incentive, Bonus, etc. Opportunities:
$135,000 - $145,000
It is policy of Bob's Discount Furniture, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law.
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